> I was also considering doing hand application of the paste. I > currently apply past from a syringe and then hand solder. IME - stencil-pasting + hand-pnp + toaster-oven takes much much less time=20 than hand-placing and then soldering through-hole parts (especially when=20 doing 5 .. 20 PCBs at a time) - applying paste with a hand-operated syringe almost nullifies the --=20 Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .